Enterolactone

Enterolactone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(3R,4R)-3,4-Bis[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]oxolan-2-one
Other names
(−)-Enterolactone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations ENL
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KEGG
UNII
  • C1[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O1)CC2=CC(=CC=C2)O)CC3=CC(=CC=C3)O
Properties
C18H18O4
Molar mass 298.338 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Enterolactone is a organic compound classified as an enterolignan. It is formed by the action of intestinal bacteria on plant lignan precursors present in the diet.